PC-DC server on Vista/Win7/XP etc. (Sort of)

[brourke228]

I just edited the guide slightly. I didn't really change anything, just switched it around to have Serial Modem and PCI modem both start at the same step (STEP 1). Since if you're using a serial modem will need to determine the COM port the it is using, users of both should go into device manager to determine that.

[DarkSword]

If you do not have a web browser disc, you can burn a copy of XDP or Planetweb. Take a look through the download section of this site. Planetweb is the easiest for configuring your internet connection. However, I think XDP is a better browser overall. Good luck! If you have any other questions feel free to ask.

Whats better about XDP compared to Planetweb?

Also, does it matter what modem I'm using with my Dreamcast? I hear people talk about using model A or B.

[brourke228]

XDP just has a lot more features than planetweb. I mean I don't think most people use their Dreamcast to browse the internet anyway, but its nice to have an enhanced email client if you want to set up an email account for your DC.

There is a difference between the model A and model B modems. The model A you don't need to worry about it should just work. However, the model B modem, which is what I use, requires a line voltage inducer. This is really easy to make. There is a photo of it i believe on ryochans website, but if you need any help building that let me know. And I can send you a photo of mine if you'd like. All the parts can be purchased from radioshack for probably less than 10$ If you pull the modem off the side of your dreamcast you will see on the back of it the model name.

[Favrenation]

If your too lazy you can normally find a model A modem on ebay for like like 10-20 bucks. I got mine for 9 dollars with shipping. The seller specifically stated that it was an A modem. If you don't know you can always email the seller. If your cheap i would do what brourke28 did though.

[DarkSword]

If your too lazy you can normally find a model A modem on ebay for like like 10-20 bucks. I got mine for 9 dollars with shipping. The seller specifically stated that it was an A modem. If you don't know you can always email the seller. If your cheap i would do what brourke28 did though.

That's pretty much what I was thinking and it turns out that I have a B modem. Most likely I'll buy a new modem, but at the same time I'm curious about making a voltage line inducer just for the fun of it.

[brourke228]

I just added a video my PC-DC server in action. As well as a photo and brief description of my line voltage inducer to the bottom of my guide.

[DarkSword]

I just added a video my PC-DC server in action. As well as a photo and brief description of my line voltage inducer to the bottom of my guide.

Cool

Since I'm trying to use my laptop to set up the pc-dc server, do I have to play PSO on my small laptop screen? I noticed you were playing the game on your desktop screen. My DC is connected to an HDTV with the VGA box.

[brourke228]

No. The video I added was just to demonstrate how the server works when you're connecting. The window I had open displaying Dreamcast was actually a live feed from my capture card. You will need to do the two commands:

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sudo mgetty -D /dev/(devicename) -m '"" AT'

and

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sudo killall -USR1 mgetty

everytime the DC connects though, as I did in the video. But what you will have most likely is your laptop next to your tv and you can type the command in when your Dreamcast (being displayed on your TV) is connecting. The only connection between your laptop and Dreamcast is going to be the phone line.

[r34per]

ok so on windows 7 it shows my modem but on ubuntu it say it cant find it. im using a oci modem. is it just that ubuntu has drivers for it or wut?

[brourke228]

Are you sure you've set up VMware to use the correct COM port ? (see step 1) And you're not using modem at the same time in windows? (only one instance of the modem can be used at a time) Verify that the virtual serial port is marked as "connected" in VMware settings. Also, are you are using gnome-ppp to test for your modem in ubuntu? When you go to setup in gnome-ppp and then hit detect the modem should be detected as /dev/ttyS1. Or if for some reason you are using more than one virtual serial port in VMware it will detect it as /dev/ttySn, n being the device number. If you're still having problems after checking all that let me know.